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South Africa Women Announce Strong Squad for 2025 West Indies Tour as Marizanne Kapp Returns
Momentum Builds Ahead of Caribbean Challenge
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has unveiled a 16-member women’s white-ball squad for the much-anticipated South Africa women’s tour of West Indies 2025. The series, set to begin on June 11, features three ODIs and three T20Is in Barbados and promises an exciting contest between two dynamic women’s teams.
The return of experienced all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, along with pace options Tumi Sekhukhune and Ayanda Hlubi, headlines the squad announcement. Their comeback adds balance, depth, and international pedigree to a developing South African unit aiming to rebound from a tough Sri Lanka tour.
Kapp, Sekhukhune & Hlubi Return to Fortify Bowling Unit
🧠 Strategic Conditioning Yields Boost to SA Line-up
Marizanne Kapp re-joins the national setup after completing a scheduled conditioning program, which focused on refining her physical and tactical readiness. Seamers Tumi Sekhukhune and Ayanda Hlubi, who also missed the previous international assignment, have been named in the squad, reinforcing South Africa’s fast-bowling arsenal.
Head coach Mandla Mashimbyi expressed optimism about their inclusion, stating:
“I’m very excited to have Marizanne, Sekhukhune and Ayanda back in the mix. Hopefully, they bring fresh energy and are motivated to perform.”
Caribbean Tour Fixtures: ODI and T20I Schedule Confirmed
The white-ball series begins with ODIs scheduled on June 11, 14, and 17, followed by T20Is on June 20, 22, and 23 – all hosted in Barbados.
📌 Read more about South Africa Women’s recent tour to Sri Lanka
Mashimbyi emphasized the importance of these matches:
“Sri Lanka was challenging, but we extracted several positives. The West Indies tour allows us to fill those gaps, work on our combinations, and continue the team’s growth.”
Miane Smit Earns T20I Nod, Naidu and Goodall Miss Out
All-rounder Miane Smit, who debuted during the Sri Lanka tri-series, has now earned a spot in the T20I squad, marking another milestone in her developing career. Meanwhile, spinner Seshnie Naidu and left-handed batter Lara Goodall have not been selected for this tour, indicating a shift in focus toward youthful talent and performance-based selections.
Full South Africa Women’s Squad for West Indies Tour 2025
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Laura Wolvaardt (Captain)
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Tazmin Brits
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Nadine de Klerk
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Annerie Dercksen
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Ayanda Hlubi
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Sinalo Jafta
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Marizanne Kapp
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Ayabonga Khaka
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Masabata Klaas
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Sune Luus
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Karabo Meso
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Nonkululeko Mlaba
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Tumi Sekhukhune
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Nondumiso Shangase
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Miane Smit
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Chloe Tryon
Coach Mashimbyi’s Vision: Growth, Consistency, and Adaptation
🏹 Targeting Team Development Ahead of Global Events
Coach Mashimbyi reiterated his focus on adapting strategies, experimenting with combinations, and identifying future stars in the lead-up to global ICC events:
“The more cricket we play, the more we learn. Every series is a stepping stone to developing a world-class squad.”
This tour represents a pivotal platform for South Africa Women to showcase their progress and prepare for high-stakes tournaments ahead.
For full match schedules and official updates, visit the ICC’s official women’s cricket section.
